When the dust settled after The Game Awards, one thing became clear: Star Wars didn’t just show up — it dominated the conversation.
According to post-event analytics, the Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic tease trailer emerged as the most watched trailer of the entire show, outperforming reveals from some of the biggest franchises in gaming. For a brand that already carries enormous cultural weight, the numbers confirm that interest in Star Wars games is not just strong — it’s accelerating.
And it wasn’t a one-hit moment.
Fate of the Old Republic Was Everywhere
Beyond raw viewership, Fate of the Old Republic also ranked as the second most written-about game following The Game Awards. That metric matters just as much as views, if not more. It reflects sustained discussion, analysis, speculation, and editorial coverage — the kind of attention that doesn’t disappear once the trailer ends.
For a project still early in its reveal cycle, that level of engagement signals something important: players aren’t just curious, they’re invested.
A lot of that interest can likely be traced back to the name attached to the project. With Casey Hudson — best known for Knights of the Old Republic and the Mass Effect trilogy — leading development at Arcanaut Studios, expectations are understandably high. The trailer itself may have been short, but it clearly struck the right chord.
Star Wars Galactic Racer Makes a Strong Showing
Interestingly, Star Wars didn’t rely on a single title to carry its presence at the show. Star Wars Galactic Racer also made the top 10, ranking as the 10th most written-about game from The Game Awards.
That’s a notable achievement for a very different kind of Star Wars project. While Fate of the Old Republic leans into legacy, lore, and long-form storytelling, Galactic Racer taps into nostalgia, speed, and a lighter, more arcade-driven side of the franchise. The fact that both games generated significant buzz highlights the current breadth of Star Wars gaming — and Lucasfilm Games’ willingness to explore multiple genres at once.
What This Says About Star Wars Games Right Now
Taken together, the data paints a clear picture: Star Wars games are back in a big way.
Not just as announcements, but as conversation drivers. The franchise didn’t merely compete with other reveals at The Game Awards — it helped define the event’s post-show narrative. That’s especially notable in a year packed with major franchises like Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, and Marvel-based titles.
If early engagement is any indication, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched games in development, while Star Wars Galactic Racer proves there’s still room for fun, fast, and unexpected takes on the galaxy far, far away.
For now, one thing is certain: when Star Wars shows up on a stage like The Game Awards, people are still very much paying attention.
